No. 3,060 in French
métropolitaine
Relating to the mainland of France or metropolitan areas.
In a sentence
La France métropolitaine est le principal territoire de l'État français situé en Europe.
Metropolitan France is the main territory of the French state located in Europe.
Here, 'métropolitaine' is used to describe the portion of France situated in Europe, distinguishing it from overseas territories.
Elle habite dans une région métropolitaine qui offre de nombreuses opportunités d'emploi.
She lives in a metropolitan region which offers numerous job opportunities.
In this sentence, 'métropolitaine' refers to a densely populated urban area with economic and social significance.
Le service de police métropolitaine a été récemment réorganisé pour améliorer l'efficacité.
The metropolitan police service has recently been reorganized to improve efficiency.
Here, 'métropolitaine' qualifies the police service, indicating that it serves an urban or city area specifically.
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